The BMW ‘E60’ generation of 5-Series had a hard act to follow. The successor to the world-renowned E39, often described as the ‘best car in the world’ when it was new, had to be good to carry the mantle – and the good news is that it did.
With daring styling, albeit not as extreme as the 2001 7-Series, the mid-size executive was a comfortable and lively performer with terrific handling. It was a worthy successor to the E39 and a fine car, with good examples now becoming increasingly rare.
This one is in wonderful order, having had just two previous owners. It’s a Carbon Black 530i M-Sport that has been enthusiast-owned since 2011, with a comprehensive service history and is presented in lovely overall order.
THE HISTORY AND PAPERWORK
Two previous owners
UK V5C
MOT until 16 March 2024
Document wallet
Owner’s manual
All original booklets
Every MOT back to 2008
Large pile of service invoices from independent specialist
Supplied new by Ryedale BMW in Cardiff in July 2005
Combined BMW main dealer and marque specialist history with 14 service stamps to 81,192 miles
Most recent service for £912.97 carried out by BMW main dealer
THE INTERIOR
Stunning Ash Grey leather
Excellent seats and carpets, no bolster wear
Carbon fibre-style dash inserts
BMW i-Drive and infotainment system
Heated front seats
Air conditioning
Original first aid kit and complete boot lid-mounted tool kit.
Spotless door cards
Stainless steel BMW kickplates
Excellent Charcoal headlining
THE EXTERIOR
Carbon Black Metallic
No notable dents or damage
Smart 18-inch M-Sport alloys with no discernible kerb marks
M-Sport front splitter, rear lip spoiler and rear diffuser
Twin chrome exhaust tips
Superb paint finish
Very well-presented
Appears very good underneath
One or two tiny marks and chips commensurate with age but in remarkable condition for an 18-year-old car
THE MECHANICS
3.0-litre straight-six M54 engine
Six-speed automatic transmission
264bhp
Very well-serviced and maintained
Drives exceptionally well with
No known or evident running issues
Suspension and steering systems seemingly in very good order
SUMMARY
The E60 is a car that’s on the cusp of becoming a classic now that 20 years have passed since it made its debut. And this one is a really lovely example, with a comprehensive history from a life where it has been clearly well-loved.
It’s a fabulous E60, made even better by that wonderfully smooth M54 straight-six and the fabulous black and grey colour scheme. There aren’t many left as good as this - it deserves to be enjoyed, cherished and preserved.
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